Come see Downtown Fort Collins come to life with art from all over the city!
FC Mural Project presents: Art Week Fort Collins, happening Friday, May 1 through Saturday, May 9. Get ready as our lively arts and culture scene comes to life all across Downtown. From vibrant, year-round public art to hands-on experiences that spark your creativity, this is your chance to explore, experience, and create something of your own.
Bring your friends and family. With fiber arts, film, murals, workshops, to live performances and everything between there is something for everyone to enjoy!
Explore. Experience. Create. Nine days. One unforgettable finale:
The FCMP 10x10 Exhibition: live music, art silent auction, & more!
FCMP is a small local arts nonprofit with a mission to collaborate with local artists and businesses to promote contemporary art in public spaces in Fort Collins, Colorado. FCMP is focused on providing opportunities for underrepresented and emerging artists in Colorado.
We rely on donors, sponsors, and grants to continue the work we do.
Art Week Calendar
Art Week is continuing to grow, with more ways to get involved and new opportunities to evolve each year. The foundation built by the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is now being carried forward by the Fort Collins Mural Project (a local arts nonprofit), with the DDA still supporting through sponsorship and cross-promotion to help celebrate our local arts culture.
Many of the folks who helped shape Downtown Fort Collins Art Week from the beginning are still involved, and excitement is building around bringing an even bigger, more connected Art Week to Fort Collins.
Explore
Photo by: @petrichor_collective_ & @mnb_photographer at a 2025 FC Mural Project biking mural tour, mural by Kaylee Collinson
TICKETED TOURS:
May 5 | 10:30 AM | Public Art Walking Tour | ages 12+
May 6 | 10:00 AM | Super Tour! History, Murals and Public Art Downtown | age 12+
SELF-GUIDED TOURS:
Tour the DDA Sculptures in the Square
Arts In Public Places Public Art Map
LISTINGS WILL BE UPDATED TO “FULL” DAILY AT 4PM, IF FULLY BOOKED.
May 1-9th | ART WEEK SCAVENGER HUNT brought to you by the Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising at Colorado State University
Starting May 1st: Pick up your Art Week scavenger hunt card at Visit FC (7 Old Town Square, Suite 100).
Each card has discount codes! Check out discounts from The Lincoln Center, Gardens on Spring Creek, & FC Symphony!
Visit participating partner locations listed on the card between May 1–9.
Visit partner events and use the listed discount codes when registering or buying tickets (follow each partner’s instructions on their ticketing site)
Turn in your completed card at Visit Fort Collins by noon on May 9 to be entered to win one of 10 prizes at the FCMP 10×10 Exhibition on May 9th. Use the Visit Fort Collins brochure box for after hours drop-offs.
Prizes from Downtown Businesses: Trimble Court Artisans, Happy Lucky’s Teahouse, The Lyric Cinema, Walrus Ice Cream, Downtown Fort Collins, and FC Mural Project.
Each prize is unique & small piece of local art from Trimble Court Artisans and one lucky winner will receive a $75 Downtown Gift Card!
Experience
Museum of Art Fort Collins | FiberArt International 2022- this Exhibition was organized by The Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh, Inc., Pennsylvania | Artist: Jacobo Alonso
TICKETED EXPERIENCES:
May 1-9th Showtimes | Debut Theatre Company’s production of “the Odyssey” at the Lincoln Center | all ages
May 2 | 11:00 AM | Drag Brunch at The Lyric | all ages
May 2 | 12:00 PM | Magic Rat - Film Showcase Season 2 | Future Frames Student Showcase w/ the Boys & Girls Club | all ages
May 3 | 2:00 PM | Craft N Act Community Theatre @ The Lyric | all ages
May 5 | 5:30 PM | Yoga at MoA | ages 18+
May 6 | 6:00 PM | Residency Concert w/ Jill S at Wolverine (suggested donation $15-20) | all ages
May 7 | 6:30 PM | Story Swap w/ Megan Rice | ages 18+
May 7 | 7:00 PM | Artist talk with Zanny Merullo author of “Travel with Intention” | All ages
May 7 | 8:00 PM | Comedy Nite w/ Ryan Conner | ages 18+
May 8 | 7:30 PM | Sound Journey: Rest, Receive, Renew | ages 13+
May 8 | 8:00 PM | Cresta Alta Film Tour | ages 3+
FREE EXPERIENCES: Check links to reserve a spot!
May 1 | 6:00 PM | Petrichor Collective Art Storm on Old Town Square | All ages
May 1-9th and beyond | Inside Out Art Takeover at Foothills Mall w/ Artist Talk 5/9 @ 2:00 PM | all ages
May 1 | 5:00 PM | Smokestack Pottery Sale | Kid-friendly - guardian required
May 1 | 7:00 PM | Launch party & reading for the 2026 edition of SpeakOut! | all ages
May 2 | 10:00 AM | Weekend Toons @ The Lyric | all ages
May 2 | 11:00 AM | Smokestack Pottery Sale | Kid-friendly - guardian required
May 2 | 3:00 PM | Method to the Madness Artist Talk w/ Gina Blickenstaff | Kid-friendly - guardian required
May 2 | 8:00 PM | Three Shots playing at Magic Rat | ages 18+
May 3 | 10:00 AM | Weekend Toons @ The Lyric | all ages
May 3 | 11:00 AM | MoD Free Day & Autism Resource Fair | all ages
May 3 | 4:00 PM | FoCo Artists Happy Hour Social @ Wolverine | Kid-friendly - guardian required
May 4 | 8:00 AM | 10x10 Exhibition Opens to the Public @ Visit Fort Collins | all ages
May 4 | 2:00 PM | Mural in Progress: Rocky Mountain Equality Mural @ Equinox by Shiv Tuck | all ages
May 4 | 6:00 PM | Meditation Circle at Petrichor Collective | ages 18+
May 4 | 6:00 PM | Open Mic at The Lyric | Kid friendly - guardian required
May 4 | 9:00 PM | There Will be Gore at The Lyric | ages 18+
May 5 | 7:00 PM | Karaoke Club @ The Lyric | All ages - guardian required
May 6 | 12:00 PM | Shine On by Sound Affects @ The Lyric | all ages, ADA Accessible, & Dementia Friendly
May 6 | 6:00 PM | Art Night & Community Food Swap at Petrichor Collective | ages 18+
May 6 | 6:00 PM | FoCoMA Music Trivia @ The Lyric | all ages
May 6 | 7:00 PM | KRFC Open Mic Night at Magic Rat | ages 18+
May 6 | 8:00 PM | Wild Card Wednesdays @ The Lyric | ages 18+
May 7 | 4:00 PM | Creative Foundations workshop "Art Works Better Together!" | ages 18+
May 7 | 7:00 PM | R.O. Shapiro at Magic Rat | ages 18+
May 7 | 8:00 PM | Cult Movie Night on Old Town Square - Little Shop of Horrors (1960 version) Rated PG, bring a chair!
May 8 | 5:30 PM | Bright Side Artist’s Reception | all ages
May 8 | 6:00 PM | Art in the Age of Unrest: Panel Discussion & Mixer | all ages
May 8 | 6:00 PM | Community, Cumbia and Cinco de Mayo Workshop & Fundraiser! | all ages & levels welcome
May 8 | 8:00 PM | Crescent City at Magic Rat | ages 18+
May 9 | 2:30 PM | Treats for Two: A Mother’s Day Chocolate Tasting| all ages
May 9 | Janet J Else Center Open House | all ages
May 9 | 3:30 PM | Circus on the Square w/ Live Beyond Limit | Kid friendly - waiver required
LISTINGS WILL BE UPDATED TO “FULL” DAILY AT 4PM, IF FULLY BOOKED.
Create
Alebrijes Exhibit workshop at Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, 2024, Internationally celebrated artists, Óscar Becerra Mora and Rubén Mica of Mexico City
ARTIST CALL: Closes May 8 | 11:59 PM | MoA Call for Artists: Celebration of Colorado Exhibition
TICKETED WORKSHOPS:
May 2 | 1:00 PM | FCMP Wheat Paste Workshop sponsored by the City of Fort Collins | ages 10+
May 2 | 1:00 PM | Printmaking Open Studio with Dara Weyna @ Radish | ages 18+
May 3 | 1:00 PM | Botanical Watercolor with Shannon Mack | ages 18+
FREE WORKSHOPS: Check links to reserve a spot!
May 2 | 10:00 AM | Make & Mend w/ the Avenir Museum | all ages
May 2 | 11:00 AM | Paint your own Flower Frog w/ Macey Boren | Kid-friendly with guardian required
May 3 | 11:00 AM | Join the Arty Party! Watercolor Bookmarks with Jenn Snow | Kid-friendly with guardian required
May 3 | 3:00 PM | Fun with Fiber w/ Hanny Handcrafted | ages 8+
May 3 | 3:00 PM | Fun in the Sun: Botanical Cyanotypes w/ Sonja Salzburg | ages 4+
May 4 | 6:00 PM | Dead Pen Drawing Club at Wolverine | all ages
May 4 | 6:00 PM | Tight Knit Fiber Club at Wolverine | all ages
May 5 | 6:00 PM | ARTE AMATE: Celebrate the Rich Tradition of Mexican Folk Art | Kid-friendly with guardian required
May 5 | 6:00 PM | Gulo Gulo Writing at Wolverine | ages 18+
May 7 | ALL DAY | Plein Air Art-making Marathon! | ages 12+
May 7 | 6:00 PM | Let Your Voice be Seen: Protest Sign Workshop with Colby Beutel | Kid-friendly with guardian required
May 8 | 4:00 PM | Silver Grain Society (Film, Photography Guild) at Petrichor Collective | ages 18+
May 9 | 10:00 AM | Comaking/Open Studio w Niki Hale @ Radish | ages 18+
May 9 | 3:30 PM | Paint with your Pup w/ Top Dog | Kid friendly - dog friendlier
LISTINGS WILL BE UPDATED TO “FULL” DAILY AT 4PM, IF FULLY BOOKED.
FC Mural Project
10×10 Exhibition
End Art Week in style with us!
WHERE: Visit Fort Collins, 7 Old Town Square, Suite 100
WHEN: Saturday, 5/9 @ 6:30 - 10pm
We heard you. You wanted the 10×10 to return, so we’re bringing it back!
Enjoy a night filled with live music from 2mx2, artist testimonials, and a silent auction of 10×10 artworks benefitting the FC Mural Project. Sip on beer and wine, grab some light refreshments, and check out our limited-run merch. Capture the moment at our Polaroid photo booth, and expect even more surprises throughout the evening!
This event was made possible by our sponsors:
Partners:
Art Week Fort Collins is led by the Fort Collins Mural Project and sponsored by the Downtown Development Authority.
This event wouldn’t be possible without the incredible partners who have stepped up to help bring the arts to the community.
More to Explore:
Explore the variety of museums, galleries, art supply stores, and more that Fort Collins has to offer. This list highlights additional creative spaces around town beyond those participating in Art Week.
Downtown:
Bas Blue Theatre
Trimble Court Artisans
Dance Express
Poudre Library
Swampgas & Gossamar
Old Town Art & Framery
Pinot’s Palette
Twisted Stitch Craft Cafe
Makerfolk
Wadoo Home & Gifts
Atomic Child
Alpine Arts
Open Stage Theatre
City-wide:
Jerry’s Artarama
Culture Current Magazine
3 Square Art
Blue Moose Art Gallery
Curfman Gallery | Lory Student Center
Gregory Allicar Museum of Art
Fine Art and Frame Company
Gallery at Gallipot
Museo de las Tres Colonias
1833 Water Works
C.P. Gillette Museum of Anthropod Diversity
Always Be Creating
Lambspun of Colorado
Color Me Mine
Impulse Dance
Act Film Fest
Colorado Shoe School
Handsome Little Devils
Fort Collins Children’s Theatre
FoCo Flava
Canyon Concert Ballet
Land Acknowledgement:
Fort Collins Mural Project acknowledges, with respect, that the land we are on today is the traditional and ancestral homelands of the Arapaho, Cheyenne, and Ute Nations and peoples. This was also a site of trade, gathering, and healing for numerous other Indigenous people. We commit to ally-ship, to listen to and learn from Indigenous people, who lived sustainably with the land for thousands of years before colonization.
Call To Action! Support local Indigenous non-profits & organizations:
Northern Colorado Intertribal Powwow Association, Inc. - focused on Cultural Revitalization and Preservation and the local Native American community
ISTAR (Indigenous Science, Technology, Arts, and Resiliency) - focused on Native American youth and their families
Tiyospaye Winyan Maka - focused on Native American communities/reservations
TIYOSPAYE WINYAN MAKA - GuideStar Profile
Colorado State University
CSU Native American Cultural Center - focus on Native American university students
Human Rights Acknowledgement:
The FC Mural Project is dedicated to empowering local emerging, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ artists in Colorado. By working toward our mission with artists, local businesses, and property owners we hope to support the continued growth of Northern Colorado’s art culture. We partner with businesses and organizations that support and align with our mission.
COPYRIGHT
Fort Collins Mural Project (FCMP) artists retain copyright of their work executed through FCMP. This means that you may not: distribute reproductions including but not limited to: photography of artworks for profit without express permission from the artist(s) that completed said works. You may share photos of the artwork for personal social media accounts or websites as long as the artist(s) & FCMP are credited on or directly adjacent to the image. EXAMPLE: Mural by “Jane Gold” for Fort Collins Mural Project, photographed by: “John Silver”. Commercial use of the imagery is prohibited without express consent from the artist(s).
If you need help contacting a FCMP artist(s) to contract licensing of an artwork produced through FCMP, please email us: Artists@fcmuralproject.org